Adolescence is a sensitive developmental stage, where adolescents are more easily exposed to various risk factors that can affect their sexual and reproductive health.
Issues that may be faced by adolescents include:
- Sexuality
- Sexual abuse
- Teenage pregnancy
- Pornography
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- HIV/AIDS
Both male and female adolescents are exposed to the same risks.
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